Florida is the thunderstorm capital of the U.S., according to the Florida Climate Center. In a slice of the state that includes Palm Beach County, an average of 80 days per year include thunderstorm activity.

It’s important to know myth from fact when it comes to lightning strikes, such as lightning is not attracted to metal.

• A car with a metal roof is good shelter from lightning, but not because of the rubber tires. If lightning strikes the car, it will be conducted by the metal around and into the ground. A convertible does not offer the same protection.

• Lightning can strike from 10 miles away, meaning sunny skies when a storm is imminent are still dangerous.

• Lightning tends to strike the tallest object in an area, so trees are not safe places to seek shelter.

• A person injured by lightning is not electrified. Victims typically die of cardiac arrest. People who can administer CPR will not be electrocuted if they do so.